Fleet Mechanic Assistant

Town Of Pecos City; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Pecos City is seeking a Mechanic Assistant to support the fleet team in maintaining its vehicles and equipment. You will help coordinate parts purchases with Fleet Management and assist with routine maintenance tasks to keep assets in safe operating condition.

You will work in a busy shop environment, performing repairs, keeping tools organized, and ensuring quality workmanship while collaborating with a skilled team and adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Mechanical background in repair and preventative maintenance on vehicles and large equipment.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the automotive trade.
• ASE certifications or equivalent.
• Welding qualified preferred but not required.
• Must be able to use computer diagnosis system.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-year minimum experience.
• Must obtain Texas DL within 6 months of hire if not current/expired.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance repairs such as tune-ups, oil changes, check tires and brakes, replace spark plugs and engage in other similar tasks for all TOPC vehicle/assets.
• Assist mechanics with electrical systems such as replacing batteries, starters, and lights.
• Test drives vehicles to ensure repairs are completed properly.
• Clean the shop and return tools to proper location.
• Maintain inventory for all TOPC vehicle/assets.
• Inspect tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order.
• Thrive with a team and under pressure in challenging environments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Vehicle repair knowledge

Mechanical skills

Follow instructions

Power tools & hand tools use

Analytical problem solving

Read service manuals

Timely task completion

Teamwork under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASE certifications or equivalent

Welding qualified preferred

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Torch

Tire mounting machine

Wheel balancer

Vehicle hoist

Job description

General Purpose

The Mechanic Assistant is to help provide services to all mechanics when needed, as well as maintaining all vehicle maintenance schedules. Efficiently communicate and coordinate with Fleet Management about the purchase of parts as needed for repairs

Supervision Received

Reports to the Fleet Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing maintenance repairs such as tune-ups oil change's, check tires and brakes, replace spark plugs and engages in other similar tasks for all TOPC vehicle/assets.
• Assists mechanics with electrical systems such as replacing batteries, starters, and lights.
• Test drives vehicles to ensure repairs are completed properly.
• Cleans the shop and returns tools to proper location.
• Maintains inventory for all TOPC vehicle/assets.
• Inspects tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order.
• Thrive with a team and under pressure in challenging environments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of vehicle repair.
• Excellent mechanical skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to use power and hand tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read service and repair manuals.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion.
• Ability to work well with a team and under pressure in challenging environments.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Mechanical background in repair and preventative maintenance on vehicles and large equipment.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the automotive trade.
• ASE certifications or equivalent.
• Welding qualified preferred but not required.
• Must be able to use computer diagnosis system.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-year minimum experience.
• Must obtain Texas DL within 6 months of hire if not current/expired.

Tools & Equipment Used

Power tools, hand tools, torches, broom, tire mounting machine, wheel balancer and vehicle hoist.

Special Requirements

Must hold and maintain a valid Texas State Driver's license or obtain one within six months of hire.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and random screenings while employed.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 50-100 pounds at a time.

The Town of Pecos City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Please be advised that the Town of Pecos City is a drug-free workplace. All candidates with job offer are required to complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check.